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Taupō’s big day of music
The Taupō School of Music’s Big Music Day is back again - this time with a naval twist.
Paving the way
A Taupō teenager is designing an app that will help those in wheelchairs and mobility scooters to identify the best and worst aspects of accessibility in the towns they live in.
Local music scene in good hands
Young Taupō musicians are celebrating after winning both the band and solo categories at the Rotorua Regional Smokefreerockquest final.
Teens take on early morning challenge
The first Cactus programme of 2025 is well underway.
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